Human Faces of Climate Change Film and lecture series

The UC Clermont College Sustainability Committee presents the Human Faces of Climate Change lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 12:30–1:30 p.m. in the Snyder Building, Room 142.  The lecture will be given by University of Cincinnati employee Dr. Michael Roman, a former Kiribati Peace Corps volunteer, Fulbright Fellow and author of two upcoming books —American Asylee and When There Was No Money.  Roman has spoken worldwide about the human faces of climate change for the past 19 years. His goal is to raise global consciousness about our planet’s climate crisis from the frontlines.

Additionally, the film: Anote’s Ark will be presented on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 12:30–2 p.m., followed by a question and answer session with Dr. Roman in Snyder Building, Room 142. Watch the movie trailer: http://www.anotesark.com/

The community is welcome to attend this free event. Lunch will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle. No RSVP required.

These two events count toward UC’s Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Literacy. For more information about the certificate:  https://www.uc.edu/af/pdc/sustainability/get_involved/environmental_literacy.html

For questions about the event, please email Professor Patricia Friel - frielpe@ucmail.uc.edu

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